I have an assortment of SW and Colt revolvers. All of them are steel or alloy and all my Smiths, but two, are pre-lock. But now I have sinned. Yep, I bought a polymer-based revolver, a Ruger LCR. And, to double-down on my heresy, I got it in a 9mm.
Why would I do such a thing? Well, I'm convinced there are several loads from manufacturers with better ballistics from a 9mm snubby that for a .38 spl +P snubby. And the 9mm won't have all the recoil of a .357. I've only dry-fired the LCR but the trigger is better out-of-the-box than my J-frames. Unfortunately, I won't be able to get it out to the range right away.
I also have a Model 19 Carry Comp that's on its way. I'm not sure if this excuses my polymer revolver "sin" or makes it worse because I know some folks don't like a ported barrel for a carry gun. This will be my first. I've just always thought a three-inch barreled revolver the right compromise in barrel length and casual concealment.
Why would I do such a thing? Well, I'm convinced there are several loads from manufacturers with better ballistics from a 9mm snubby that for a .38 spl +P snubby. And the 9mm won't have all the recoil of a .357. I've only dry-fired the LCR but the trigger is better out-of-the-box than my J-frames. Unfortunately, I won't be able to get it out to the range right away.
I also have a Model 19 Carry Comp that's on its way. I'm not sure if this excuses my polymer revolver "sin" or makes it worse because I know some folks don't like a ported barrel for a carry gun. This will be my first. I've just always thought a three-inch barreled revolver the right compromise in barrel length and casual concealment.